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    Knowledge is "Real Power": Introduction to Power Quality
    Knowledge is "Real Power": Introduction to Power Quality
    Knowledge is "Real Power": Introduction to Power Quality
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    Knowledge is "Real Power": Introduction to Power Quality

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    PublisherSeren Publishing Co., Inc.
    Release dateMar 1, 2022
    ISBN9798985297812
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      Book preview

      Knowledge is "Real Power" - Mark A. Shirah

      Cover of Knowledge Is Real Power: Introduction to Power Quality by Mark A. Shirah;CPQ

      Knowledge is

      Real Power

      Introduction to Power Quality

      by Mark A. Shirah, CPQ

      Copyright © 2021 by Mark A. Shirah All rights reserved.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

      Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional when appropriate. Neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, personal, or other damages.

      Knowledge is Real Power

      Introduction to Power Quality

      By Mark A. Shirah

      1. Power Quality and Reliability

      ISBN: 979-8-9852978-0-5 (paperback)

      979-8-9852978-1-2 (e-Book)

      Cover and interior design by Darlene Swanson, Van-garde Imagery, Inc.

      Edited by Karin Nicely Lord

      Printed in the United States of America

      Seren Publishing Co., Inc.

      Ocala, Florida

      www.serenpublishing.com

      Preface

      This power quality reference book

      is being written at the request of many linemen, engineers, engineering techs, troublemen, key account managers, safety officers, customer service reps, meter techs, and many others I have taught in my Power Quality & Reliability classes or who I have met throughout the country during my career.

      In this introductory book, my goal is to explain very complex subjects in layman’s terms, and I am thankful God has blessed me with the ability, opportunity, and platform to share this information. Additionally, my real-world case studies will illustrate various situations, problems, and resolutions.

      My second book will dive much deeper into the technical side of power quality, where in most cases the problems and solutions are found, and will present more in-depth case studies. Also, once you have read this Introduction to Power Quality, the second book will be that much easier to understand.

      I have been in many meetings and seminars with those having varied levels of knowledge, experience, and skill in this field, and I have looked around the room and could tell that many were lost in the complexity of the subject matter.

      My basic approach to explaining power quality and reliability has been extremely popular over many years, and I hope you will gain some useful knowledge from my simplified approach to explaining this complex subject matter, as well.

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Chapter 1 Safety Basics

      Chapter 2 Power Quality Overview

      Chapter 3 Where Do I Start My Investigation?

      Chapter 4 Use Your Available Resources

      Chapter 5 Proper Outage Reporting Basics

      Chapter 6 Everyone Has Special Skills

      Chapter 7 Listen with Respect, but Don’t Be Led Down the Rabbit Hole

      Chapter 8 Basic Calculations

      Chapter 9 Power Ride-Through Basics

      Chapter 10 Basic Harmonics

      Real-World Case Studies

      The Fish Farm

      Voltage Flicker

      Stray Voltage

      Energized Neighborhood Fence

      Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

      Residential Open Neutral

      Interpreting Recorder Data

      Root Causes Are Often Overlooked

      Take All Outages Seriously

      Utilities & New Technologies

      Cardinal Power Training Programs

      In Closing

      About the Author

      Chapter 1

      Safety Basics

      Safety is the most important

      aspect of most any job. Although your level of necessary caution will depend primarily upon your particular job duties, please take safety seriously all the time. Ultimately, your safety is in your hands, and there is no room for shortcuts in this area.

      I know the fire-resistant (FR) shirts and pants are hot, especially in the southern states during the summer, and the electrical hazard (EH) rated boots and overshoes are heavy and hard to walk in at times, but they are necessary for a reason: TO KEEP YOU SAFE!

      The goal is to return home every day in the same condition you left that morning. I know from experience what it is like to leave the parking lot at the end of a day while your friend and co-worker’s truck is still there—because he will not be driving it home ever again.

      I have lost two friends to linework over the years, and it is something that will stay with me forever. Linework is an extremely dangerous position which takes a very special person. I could go on and on about safety, but my advice is that you play a major role in your own safety; you must take ownership of it and realize whether you return home each day depends an enormous amount upon how seriously you take your own safety practices.

      Test your high-voltage gloves daily.

      Take time to discuss your job with your crew and what each person is going to be doing.

      Ask if each person understands their role; do not simply assume that they understand it.

      Talk about possible safety issues for that specific job, and ask for input from your crew.

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